The following points highlight the two types of fluids in human body. The types are: 1. Intracellular Fluid 2. Extracellular Fluid. Type # 1. Intracellular Fluid (ICF): The fluid of each cell contains its individual mixture of different constituents, but the concentrations of these substances are similar from one cell to another. The composition of cell fluids is remarkable, similar [...]
In this article we will discuss about the Locomotion of Muscles in Human Body. Types of Muscles: In humans muscles constitute about 40 to 50 percent of the total body weight. These muscles are broadly classified into three categories: 1. Skeletal or striped or striated or voluntary muscles 2. Smooth or un-striped or non-striated or visceral or involuntary muscles 3. [...]
The following points highlight the ten important disorders of muscular and skeletal system. The disorders are: 1. Arthritis 2. Osteoporosis 3. Osteomalacia or Rickets 4. Bursitis 5. Dislocation 6. Sprain and Strain 7. Paget’s Disease 8. Muscular Dystrophy 9. Myasthenia Gravis 10. Tetany. Disorder # 1. Arthritis: It is caused by the inflammation of the joints. Some types of [...]